Rylan's high-brow transformation continues, as he admits he's 'obsessed' with Sky News' Beth Rigby - and the feeling is mutual The 35-year-old X Factor contestant turned broadcaster this week praised Sky's political editor Beth Rigby Read more: Rylan Clark admits he suffered behind-the-scenes 'trauma' on The X Factor being forced to perform songs that were beyond his ability By Jo Tweedy For Mailonline Published: 11:36 EDT, 24 May 2024 | Updated: 12:04 EDT, 24 May 2024 e-mail 4 View comments His recent BBC series with Rob Rinder saw him uncovering the secrets of the Renaissance on a grand Italian tour - and now it seems Rylan has fallen in love with politics. Tuning into Wednesday's chaotic Downing Street announcement by Rishi Sunak that the country will have a general election on July 4th, the former X Factor star-turned-Radio 2 broadcaster poured praise on Sky News' Political Editor Beth Rigby. Sharing a clip of the political journaliast shouting a question in the rain outside in Westminster, Rylan wrote: 'Obsessed with the Rigby'.
And, the feeling was reciprocated, with Digby, known for her hard-nosed coverage on the frontline of politics, replying to the compliment with a video message. Beth Rigby, Sky New's Political Editor, is known for firing tough questions at politicians - but she showed her softer side with a video for Rylan She told Rylan, who shot to fame as a contestant on ITV's reality talent show in 2012, when he was in his early twenties: 'I am obsessed with y.
